Have you ever heard of a black raspberry? They're amazing! They're not blackberries. Blackberries aren't hallow. Black raspberries are. We went black raspberry picking last week. I finally got around to using them for other than snacking. I made some super yummy black raspberry and lime homemade popsicles. This recipe is easy to make and so delicious. The kids will love the combination of flavors View Post
You Need To Try This Homemade Sausage Recipe
Today, we are going to tackle homemade sausage. Because sausage is awesome. Nitrates, corn syrup and MSG? Not so much. I love making homemade sausage because I can control exactly what is in it. Plus, store bought sausage has reached $4 per pound in my area, and the nitrate free stuff starts at $5! I can make it for less than $2 per pound, easy. Read on to get the delicious homemade sausage View Post
I Like to Watercolor
A while ago I decided to explore some creative outlets I've been interested in, one of them being watercolors. I've always loved the way watercolor pieces look but I've never really known how to do it myself. My sweet hubby got me a couple of online watercolor courses for our anniversary. In one of them we learned how to make a fruit bowl. I really had no idea what I was doing. Thankfully the View Post
S’mores Indoors
What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word s'more? If you recite the s'more scene from The Sandlot in your head, we're kindred spirits you and I. I know we'd be the best of friends! View Post
Colby Jack Cheese And Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
I'm not going to bore you with some amazing story about the first time I ever tried jalapenos or how life as a mom is busy and I need quick recipes. Not today, friends! Today we cut right to the chase. A friend of mine shared this super easy appetizer recipe with me and it uses two of my favorite ingredients... colby jack cheese and BACON! Seriously. This bacon jalapeno poppers recipe turns out View Post
DIY Wet Sponge Darts Easy Outdoor Game
Warm days are here at last! Thank goodness! My boys were about ready to throw in the towel and go completely nuts if we had to spend another day inside. But now the question comes, what outdoor activity will my kids enjoy doing? There are so many family activity ideas to choose from. Unfortunately many get overused and kids get bored. There's the swing set, but it gets old, we've dug holes in the View Post
How To Make An Easy DIY Teepee
I'm so excited to share this post with you on how to make an easy DIY teepee! (Also called a tipi.) Each year for Christmas I try to make my boys at least one gift each. This year that gift turned into more a compilation of gifts to complete a whole one. I really wanted to make them something they could pretend/ use their imaginations with. I've seen the cutest ideas online and in stores for one View Post
Gel Nail Polish Review
Have you already read a gel nail polish review somewhere else? Well I betcha it's not as good as this gel nail polish review! *wink* I love nail art and trying out new designs. I've talked about this before. What I haven't talked about is my frustrations when I put so much time into painting cute designs on my nails only to have them chip the next day or even that day. With two little ones View Post
How To Make Kettle Corn Popcorn At Home
Who else loves kettle corn? So yummy and reminds me of summer vacation spent at a theme park or at the State Fair. This recipe for making kettle corn popcorn at home is so easy to do, so read on to find out everything you need to create the tasty treat without having to take a trip to the fair! How To Make Kettle Corn Popcorn At Home First, let me start by telling you that I love popcorn! View Post
Easy To Make DIY Race Track Tutorial
I have two little boys. They love all things transportation. Our home is always filled with sounds of planes, trains, and you guessed it cars. Ha! I know that's not what you thought I was going to say :D. We have a pretty impressive train track stash, thanks to IKEA. There are weeks where our days are filled with coming up with a new set up for those track pieces. How long can we make it? How many View Post